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Derbyshire Local Optical Committee

The Derbyshire Local Optical Committee (DLOC) was formed in March 2008 following the reorganisation of NHS Primary Care Trusts and as of April 2013 represents Optometrists to the NHS England Local Area Team and the Derby and Derbyshire ICB.

The Member’s area is now operational. The minutes of the Committee meetings are there. Please follow the instructions and you will get an invitational email after a few days.

The next meeting is the Annual General Meeting on Thursday 3rd April 2025 at 7.00pm. This will be held at the Holiday Inn South Normanton just off M1 Jct 28.  Apologies to the Secretary please.

Derbyshire LOC Latest News

Winter Newsletter from ICB

Ussue 7 Winter 2024 Newsletter

14 February 2025

Latest Online systems for EeRS

Please see below for the latest update on the current provider statuses for the Eyecare electronic Referral Service (EeRS) referral system. Derbyshire Eyecare electronic Referral Service (EeRS) Providers:  Provider Sites Services/Pathways EeRS Status Go-Live date Referral Route University Hospital of Derby and Burton All – Advice and Guidance Pending TBC Please submit requests using …

30 September 2024

EeRS September 2024

This is a very fluid situation with the new pathway with Cinapsis coming on-line over next month. But here is where we stand on 16/9/2024: Important Update for the go-lives for the Eyecare electronic Referral Service (EeRS) referral system, please see confirmation of this week’s go-live dates for the Derbyshire providers below. Eyecare electronic Referral …

23 September 2024

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LOCSU Latest News

OFNC Responds to the Government’s Second Phase of the Spending Review

OFNC calls for an additional £350m of funding for NHS primary eye care.

19 February 2025

OFNC Join the Primary Care Professions in Co-Hosting Parliamentary Event

OFNC met with MPs at the Future of Primary Care event held on 28 January.

4 February 2025

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The next meeting is the Annual General Meeting on Thursday 3rd April 2025 at 7.00pm. This will be held at the Holiday Inn South Normanton just off M1 Jct 28.  Apologies to the Secretary please.

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